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SIHH 2018: The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Collection

Inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968, Jaeger-LeCoultre
has developed a new collection to join the brand’s existing pillars.

Not just a single homage to a historical reference, the new
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection takes the spirit of Memovox Polaris and
applies it to today’s man of action with a full range of timepieces: a
three-hand automatic, a chronograph and a chronograph world time, as well as
two models with a stronger vintage feel: the Jaeger- LeCoultre Polaris Date and
the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox.

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‍Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox

Combining the high manufacturing know-how of Jaeger-LeCoultre, where all
mechanical movements are made in-house, with the robustness, design aesthetic
and sporty elegance today’s man demands, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris is destined
to become the symbol for an active lifestyle.

Comprised of an initial release of five models, with one limited edition
paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Memovox watch, the
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection is a new pillar, one that redefines sporty
elegance.

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection channels the best of the
Grande Maison’s watchmaking tradition and its attention to detail, while
creating a contemporary sporty yet elegant timepiece, with a vintage touch.

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The dial architecture in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection is
distinctive, combining a mixture of finishings on three concentric circles: a
Memovox Polaris-inspired center with a sunray finish, graining on the outer
circle with the hours and minutes, and an opaline finish on the rotating inner
bezel. The Jaeger-LeCoultre logo is applied, as are the classic Arabic numbers
and the contemporary trapezoidal indexes. The hands are large and filled with
Super-LumiNova for excellent visibility in low light. In two models, the Super-LumiNova
is vintage vanilla-colored as an homage to the look of Tritium featured on the
original Memovox Polaris. Historically black, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris
is offered in a black or ocean blue dial, bringing a sense of urban elegance.

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The cases for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection are brand new,
with proportions designed for an elegant sports watch. They feature an
eye-catching combination of brushed and hand-polished surfaces, with sharp,
plunging lugs and thin, rounded bezels. The large crowns, emblematic of the
1968 model, have been redesigned for better grip. The exhibition backs of three
pieces in this new collection show off the high watchmaking manufacture
movements, complete with an oscillating weight featuring the emblematic Jaeger-LeCoultre
logo.

A newly designed three-link metal bracelet with polished and brushed
finished surfaces is ergonomic and comfortable. The straps are interchangeable
for both alligator leather and calfskin. The latter is offered in both light
and dark brown version with an aged leather patina. A new graphic folding
buckle featured on leather straps echoes the case design with a combination of
polished and brushed surfaces.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic

Two-Crown Simplicity

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic introduces the collection,
featuring the iconic two crowns, one for time setting and one for the inner
rotating bezel. The inner rotating bezel speaks to the diving-inspired nature
of this timepiece, simplifying the act of tracking elapsed time. The dual-crown
layout is unique to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris collection, making the watch
stand out from the crowd.

This sporty design, however, is tempered by its finishing, resulting in
beautiful dials with three treatments – sunray, grained and opaline. The watch
features interchangeable straps with a new folding buckle. The Jaeger-LeCoultre
Polaris Automatic also comes on a three-link bracelet that is all new for 2018.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Automatic will be available from April 2018
and the price will star from $6,600 for the calf leather version.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph In Steel

In-House Chronograph Caliber

Jaeger-LeCoultre has an undeniable link to motorsports, as any person
with a love for classic cars will immediately know, having seen the Jaeger
dashboard instruments used in the most iconic classic cars and motorcycles.

The 42mm Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph is the sportiest of the
new line, equipped with a tachymeter bezel. The tachymeter scale allows you to
determine your speed over a fixed distance, perfect for days at the track or to
check your own speed on the highway.

A chronograph is perhaps the most practical complication in watchmaking.
The pushers of this precision instrument have been redesigned for a better
grip, and the thin bezel helps to open the dial for maximum readability.

This new model offers sharp contrast so the chronograph subdials can be
read quickly, complete with oversized triangular indices.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Wt

Perfect Traveler

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT offers it all – an in-house
chronograph and the useful world time complication - perfect for the world
traveler. It not only features the two chronograph pushers, but it has an
additional crown at 10 o’clock to control the rotating city disc, which you can
set to the city you are in, and immediately see the time in 23 other cities
around the world.

World time watches can be a struggle to read, which is why the
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT is a generous 44mm, which enhances its
readability. The watch is less than 13mm thick and the case is titanium, a
light yet highly resistant material that makes the model comfortable on the
wrist, and has a warmer tint than steel.

The price for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT will be
$14,500 for the version with Calf leather strap and $14,600 for version with
alligator strap. It will be available fron April 2018.

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‍Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date

Inspired Vintage

With the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date, the link to the original Polaris
from 1968 is stronger than ever. Like the original, this watch uses the same
design codes -- Vanilla Super-LumiNova, the triangle along with trapezoidal
indices mixed with four Arabic numbers, a railway track for the minutes -- and
features a date at three o’clock.

The case for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date features a glass box
where the crystal is raised from the case, evoking its vintage inspiration.
Additionally, the case back is closed and features an engraving of a SCUBA
diver, similar to the engraving that was found on the inner case back of the
1968 model.

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date uses the signature polished and
brushed case and has the distinctive double crown: one for the time and one for
the inner rotating bezel. It comes on a brand-new rubber strap with a Clous de
Paris pattern and is also available on a new three-link bracelet.

A serious sports watch, this surprisingly elegant timepiece is water
resistant to 200 meters.

The price for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date will be $7,750 for the
rubber strap and $8,700 for stainless steel bracelet.

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‍‍Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox

Rebirth of an icon

Issued in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, this model features the
special alarm function made famous by the 1968 Memovox Polaris watch. This 50th
anniversary timepiece has an iconic three-crown design: one for setting the
alarm (top), one for the inner rotating bezel (middle) and one for setting the
time (bottom). The vintage cues on the dial call to mind the 1968 original -
vanilla Super-LumiNova, trapezoidal indices mixed with four Arabic numbers –
and the triangle in the dial center serving as the alarm indicator. Controlled
by the alarm crown, the central disc turns to line up the triangle with the
desired alarm time.

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‍‍Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956

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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956 features the striking mechanism with a
gong, along with the central seconds and instant-jump date-change system. This
caliber is a direct descendant of the first automatic alarm watch movement
created by Jaeger-LeCoultre in the 1950s. Constantly improved, it still
represents the ultimate in accuracy, robustness and reliability. This is a rare
example of a movement that has been in production for more than 60 years after
its creation, continuously updated and modernized.

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox comes on a brand-new rubber
strap with a new folding buckle and is water resistant to 200 meters.

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